at sea
Example Sentences
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“When the war began, there was a huge amount of oil at sea already,” Victor said.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The case was the second time a member of the Nicholson family appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court to face charges of breaching health and safety at sea.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Mahan graduated the Naval Academy in 1859 and, after an undistinguished career at sea, led the Naval War College in Newport, R.I.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
When a major oil spill occurs at sea, emergency crews often face a difficult choice.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Somehow, despite the fact that we’ve been at sea for nearly two months, his silk doublet and velvet breeches still look relatively fresh.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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